Experience: Driving from Dharmapuri to Bengaluru using the NH44 route

Just short of the exit to NH844, I turned left and just wanted to see what this new route was all about.

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Introduction:

This is quick route experience on the much spoken about alternate route from Dharmapuri to Bengaluru aka NH844. This update, and my experience will hopefully help potential users decide between this route and the regular route via Krishnagiri.

How I ended onto NH844:

After a stop after the Thoppur toll, I had two options - use the conventional route via Krishnagiri or use the much discussed NH844 after Dharmapuri. Just short of the exit to NH844, I turned left and just wanted to see what this new route was all about. It was a mixed bag.

Exiting NH44 towards NH844

The tarmac and signage

Upcoming Toll Plaza near Palacode - will be a while before this is operational - twenty lanes per design

Beautiful looking bridge with the hill in the backdrop

HT lines crossing the highway at multiple points

The first refreshment stop seen on the highway about 20 mins after entering NH844

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